Would wisdom teeth be considered a "congenital or developmental malformation" for insurance purposes?

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Specifiically, I'd like to know if wisdom teeth extraction (for an adult) would be excluded from insurance coverage if the insurance plan has a stipulation that states the following:

"Congenital or development malformations existing on the covered person's effective date are not covered."

Thanks!
That sentence is actually refering to a fetus, congential/development malformations are those present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment.

Wisdom teeth are certainly present at birth but they aren't considered to be malformations. You would be better placed to contact your insurance provider as it would be different depending on your level of cover, and who covers you.

I'm assuming you're from America but most Australian policies cover this under major dental for a portion of the amount (i.e. I got $300 back for a $1,500 procedure).  (+ info)

does a successful lung transplant completely eliminate lung problems for cystic fibrosis patients?

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i have hered that some people have to get one double lung transplant, and years later bet another one. so with new lungs do you still have the defective gene in your lungs?
What people don't understand is that you don't have defective lungs, you have defective genes. It affects the entire body, not just the lungs, but it is usually the lungs and the digestive system that see the most effects of the disease. When someone with CF receives a transplant they still have the disease, but hopefully they can keep that set of lungs healthy longer with treatments. For example I didn't start using pulmozyme till I was 8, so I had 8 years of damage there, and did not start taking inhaled antibiotics until I was 13. So all that damage accumulated. So now if I got a new set of lungs, I could start using those medications right away, and hopefully be able to keep them in good shape, but if the disease is too powerful, then another set of lungs might be needed.  (+ info)

Why do sufferers of Cystic Fibrosis have *heart* and lung transplants?

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I'm learning about Cystic Fibrosis for my A-level Biology course and one of the treatments mentioned in a textbook was "Heat-and-lung transplant". Why are there sometimes heart transplants along with lungs?*

*I didn't think the condition damaged the heart, just other systems in the body like the respiratory and reproductive.
its causes pulmonary hypertension and right side heart failure,the only treatment is a complete lung -heart transplant,gene therapy hasnt helped by early twennties most die if not transplanted  (+ info)

Is there a difference between Cystic Lung Diseases and Cystic Fibrosis?

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I am a layman and have nothing to do with the medical field. I am helping a friend with findin his daughters medical health.. please let me know if there is a difference between the two and if yes what is it ???
Cystic Fibrosis is a congenital metabolic disorder in which secretions of exocrine glands are abnormal; excessively viscid mucus causes obstruction of passageways (including pancreatic and bile ducts, intestines, and bronchi), and the sodium and chloride content of sweat are increased throughout the patient's life; symptoms usually appear in childhood and include meconium ileus, poor growth despite good appetite, malabsorption and foul bulky stools, chronic bronchitis with cough, recurrent pneumonia, bronchiectasis, emphysema, clubbing of the fingers, and salt depletion in hot weather.

Cystic lung disease is the radiologic and gross appearance of the lungs resulting from interstitial fibrosis and cystic dilation of bronchioles and distal air spaces; of unknown cause or a sequel of any of several diseases, including eosinophilic granuloma, sarcoidosis, and any interstitial lung disease.


Hope this info is helpful to you
Thank you :)  (+ info)

Do you understand what is cystic fibrosis ? you say it is as a lung desease but ?

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do you know that will affect other organs ? if you know please explain.
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:

clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and
obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.

Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis

People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including:

very salty-tasting skin;
persistent coughing, at times with phlegm;
frequent lung infections;
wheezing or shortness of breath;
poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and
frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty in bowel movements.  (+ info)

How does body fat % effect lung function in Cystic Fibrosis?

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It's well documented that lower body fat or inability to gain wt as in failure to thrive infants, can/is a sign of lung deterioration. Many w CF have digestive/malabsorption problems requiring digestive/pancreatic enzymes, Resp function esp if sick, requires alot of calories, more so in growing children to help fight infection/immune system support.

cystic fibrosis is the fatal,genetic disease that shortens lifespan to avg age 37, predominantly Caucasian and european ancestry, but does affect all ethnic groups. Its the disease when you kiss the baby and it tastes salty for those of you who don't know. No cure.  (+ info)

is it true that when you have a lung transplant for cystic fibrosis you have to have a heart transplant to ?

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No ... it is not true ...

The success of lung transplantation is determined by the recipients’ average length of survival after the operation. For people with CF, the success of lung transplantation is as good as or better than for those with other lung diseases. As many as 90 percent of people with CF are alive one year after transplantation, and 50 percent are alive after five years. Following surgery, a person may be discharged from the hospital in a few days or a few months, depending on the person’s health and complications. The average time in the hospital after transplant is two weeks.

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My boyfriend has cystic fibrosis if you have a lung transplanted does the cf disease infect the new lung?

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He is actually doing really well. But of course I always worry. But I have read a couple of sites that say if you recieve a new lung then that lung will not have the cf disease. please help!
Thank you to everyone who has answered my question!! He is 22 and is doing really good. One more question though. Anyone who has or had CF is there any tricks you guys have to bringing more up in treatments or any special things that you all have done to keep extra healthy?
Important distinction here: Single lung transplant -> Native lung will still have CF; new lung will not. However, the bacteria living in the native (affected) lung will spread to the transplanted lung, and the transplant recipient is immunosuppressed, so the pre-existing bacteria will cause infection and death. Hence, single lung transplants are NOT done for CF patients. Double lung transplant -> new lungs will NOT have CF or bacteria, but getting a transplant carries a high risk of short-term mortality (due to the trauma of getting your lungs "ripped" out & the risk of a sudden rejection of the donor lungs) and the immunosuppression still makes the recipient susceptible to infections from outside his body. Plus, no drug is without side effects and immunosuppressants can be directly toxic to organs like the kidneys. Moreover, despite best medical practices--even in patients who survive repeated infections & drug-toxicities--the new lungs get rejected by the recipient over the course of years and then the recipient either needs a new transplant (unlikely, BTW) or dies. Furthermore (especially because of immunosuppression) there are also small risks of acquiring a cancer from the donor lungs themselves (or independently) or an infection from imperfect sterility during (or surrounding) the operation. Lastly, even a double lung transplant doesn't cure all symptoms of CF; there's still liver disease (the second leading cause of death among patients with CF) & many of the health risks associated with diabetes with which CF patients must contend. BTW: Steroids in particular (one family of immunosuppressive drugs) tend to raise blood sugar, making for terrible diabetes control. Bottom-line: *Double lung* transplantation can be a life-extending measure for CF patients with a relatively short projected life expectancy, but obtaining a transplant is by no means guaranteed even if a patient wants and is eligible for one, the procedure and its consequences are not without major risks, and it's not in *any* sense a cure. As for your boyfriend's specific risk-benefit ratio for transplantation--that's something he should discuss with his CF specialist physician. In general, the best course of action for any CF patient's health is to be as close to 100% compliant with his doctor's advice as is possible. Good luck to you and your boyfriend!  (+ info)

If husband with cystic fibrosis has a lung transplant, is there a better chance of being fertile?

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no, his fertility will not be affected one way are the other with a lung transplant.

He has a 2% chance of conceiving a child naturally.

My wife and I used a sperm bank, for our son. I could not love him more if he was biologically mine.  (+ info)

Infected congenital cystic mass on left cheek?

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I was born with congenital cyst mass over my left cheek. This was very big in my earlier years and as I grew up became less pronounced comparatively because of enlarged face and cheek. About 20 years ago, when I was 40, I had a viral fever when the swelling got enlarged with accompanying pain.A local doctor administered an injection which significantly reduced its size in less than 24 hours time leaving that place fleshier. I am now 60 and for the past 20 years practically there has been no problem. However, a month ago the swelling appeared again almost overnight with a hardened jack-fruit seed size externally visible projection. I consulted 4 doctors all of whom suggested removal of the cyst as the best remedy in view of my age. Surgery is fixed for next week and the CT scan impression taken yesterday reads: cystic mass with high density content and enhancing wall seen overlaying left Parotid Gland with stranding in surrounding subcutaneous fat suggestive of congenital cystic mass.
Is there any risk to facial nerves in this surgery?
I'm not quite sure what your question is. The removal is usually straight forward. The only problem which might occur is that you are left with a dent where the cyst was. This generally isn't a problem as the area can be filled with fat taken from elsewhere on your body. depending on how the cyst lies, you may lose the parotid gland, this isn't a huge problem as there are others which will take over the function.
Good luck with the surgery.  (+ info)

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